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House roll call 34 · 85th Congress · May 22, 1957

H RES 254. Open rule permit ting consideration of HR 2(CQ 35), authorizing increased diversion of water from lake michigan to illinois waterway. Adopted. Nay

On May 22, 1957, the House voted 267–102 (HRE 254). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 186–10, Republicans 86–97. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 96 members voted against their own party.

During the 85th Congress (1957–1958), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
267
No
102
Did not vote
10
Date
May 22, 1957

By party

  • Democrats186 yes · 10 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans86 yes · 97 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 16 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “H RES 254. Open rule permit ting…: House Vote, May 22, 1957,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-H-34/h-res-254-open-rule-permit-ting-consideration-of (accessed 2026-10-16).

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